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FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIES. FOD. A picture containing logo, symbol, graphics Description automatically generated.
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FOD DEFINATION. FOD is an acronym for “Foreign Object Debris”. This refers to any object in or on the airport that shouldn’t be there and represents a danger to people and maneuvering aircraft. FOD can be large or small and isn’t always easily identified. There are various ways FOD is reported and removed..
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A close-up of an object on the ground. Why is FOD Dangerous to Aircraft?.
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How is FOD Prevented and Managed?. FOD Prevention By making operators and aviation personnel aware of the dangers and providing an overall program, airports can seek to reduce the presence of FOD. It is worth noting that this also includes maintenance procedures to prevent FOD. FOD Detection If FOD is present, airports and operators need to be able to identify it. There are several ways this is achieved, and I describe them below. FOD Removal Ever seen someone try and throw something in the trash, only for it to fall out again. This is not what we need to happen with FOD. The FAA gives detailed guidance in the document mentioned above about methods to remove FOD and information on suitable means to store it until it can safely be disposed of. FOD Evaluation This forms the final ‘link in the chain’. The best way to see if a program is working is to evaluate it. If FOD of a certain type keeps appearing, perhaps the best way to deal with it is to evaluate where it is coming from and why?.
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FOD CHECK.